Klamath falls waterfall12/17/2023 The park was established in 1902, is the fifth oldest national park in the United States and, quite surprising to me, is the only national park in the state of Oregon. Natural Bridge Falls – Jackson County ORLake National Park from the west, circled Crater Lake counterclockwise and exited via the north entrance. This attraction is nice and, as long as you’re in the area to see The Natural Bridge, you might as well stop. There are four viewpoints along a ¼ mile paved trail so the visitor can get a good look at the narrow gorge and the Rogue River some 45’ below. The Rogue River Gorge Falls is down OR Highway 62 a short drive and is pretty impressive. This natural wonder ranks very high on my list because of its uniqueness and accessibility and, in my opinion, any tourist who drives past without stopping is, well, let’s be nice and say foolhardy. Typically, the river flows through the tube, but in times of high water levels, portions of the river will flow atop the tube. ![]() It takes 35 seconds for the water to travel the length of the 200’ tube. The Natural Bridge is the top surface of the lave tube. “Out of the Rock” is the exit point for the stream emanating from another lava tube whereas, “The Inlet” … you’re on your own for this one! “The Cave” is a lava tube that has collapsed at some point soĢ00 ‘ Barr Creek Falls – Near Prospect ORthe water attempts to enter the opening but is effervesced back into the stream. A paved foot path leads across a footbridge to several interesting vantage points that are handicapped accessible. Some sources I checked split hairs and label a short 15’ cascade a waterfall whereas, other sources say, “This isn't so much a waterfall as a violent rapid.” I subscribe to the latter viewpoint, B-U-T the best part of the attraction is the, ta-dah, natural bridge. ![]() In Prospect, I caught OR 62 (Crater Lake Highway) to Natural Bridge Falls however, the signage notes Natural Bridge. I’ve just learned to take my time, exert until I huff and puff, rest until I’m only huffing and repeat as necessary! Yes, I wish, but it is what it is, and I have resolved to participate in The Great Adventure to the fullest extent possible. The descent was easy! Both the 174’ Mills Creek Falls and the almost 200 ‘ Barr Creek Falls are really nice, but the views are quite distant causing me to label them “recommended but not absolute must sees.” The ascent actually wasn’t that bad. I didn’t know at the time, but the Mills Creek Falls Scenic Area is a twofer – twoġ74’ Mills Creek Falls – Near Prospect ORwaterfalls for one return ascent up a moderately steep hill for an old fart. There, I turned north on Butte Falls-Prospect Road toward Prospect OR.Īs I neared Prospect, Irene (my GPS) directed me to Mills Creek Falls. Characteristically, I took an indirect path to Crater Lake and made several “photo op” stops along OR 140 and Fish Lake Road on the way to Butte Falls OR. The forecast for Friday called for iffy weather in the morning with clearing in the afternoon so I headed for Crater Lake National Park. Antelope and deer as well as flocks of ducks and geese frequent Tingley Lake.įor as nice as the weather was on Wednesday, it was conversely so on Thursday – thus, a Mr. Although the topography screamed “antelope,” my limited experience suggests antelope are too skittish to pass through human habitation for a drink where water is as plentiful as it is in Oregon. Chuckling to myself, I continued onward, set up the Pilgrim and returned to the office. On the way to my site onĪlong OR 140 On The Way To Butte Falls ORthe other side of the lake, I happened upon an “Antelope Crossing” sign. The mobile home park manager was outside when I arrived and told me to set up my rig and return for the paperwork. I arrived at the Tingley Lake Estates RV Park on the south side of Klamath Falls without incident. That stop, High Desert Museum, was included in my last blog – Bend OR - Lots of Scenic Routes and a Taste of Fall Foliage – Finally!– because of its proximity to Bend. ![]() Since my next destination, Klamath Falls OR, is only about 140 miles and 3-1/2 hours from Bend OR and since I had been assured by the folks at the Bend Visitor Center that there was adequate room for parking my rig with the Pilgrim in tow, I did have one stop planned for the trip south. ![]() My regular followers know that Wednesday is my relocation day, and this Wednesday was no exception although this Wednesday found me stepping outside the box. Tingley Lake Estates RV Park - Klamath Falls ORAfter being rained out a couple of days and enduring marginal weather a couple of others, Wednesday, Octowas a beautiful day to be out and about whether driving to a new location, taking a scenic drive or exploring an outdoors attraction such as a waterfall or a covered bridge.
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